About the Fast-Track MBA
Our full-time Fast-Track MBA program is ideal for recent graduates who want to complete a Master's degree with one additional year of study following graduation from Loyola. Our fast-track students will enroll in 12 credit hours each fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students who are required to take the BA 601 (Applied Business Mathematics) course will take that additional 3 credit hour course during their first semester in the program.
Our fast-track students still participate and collaborate with experienced executives in the classroom and gain practical knowledge through hands-on/experiential learning in the classroom. In addition, our fast-track students still have the opportunity to gain additional experience with optional graduate assistantship positions with our faculty and College of Business centers, including the Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development.
Application Deadlines and Requirements
The MBA program admits fast-track students in fall and spring terms. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Application deadlines are below:
- June 30
- November 30
- International: May 15 and October 15
All applicants must submit the following:
- Application form
- $50 application fee (WAIVED)
- Current résumé
- Admissions essay (Statement of Purpose)
- Two letters of recommendation from professional references
- Official transcripts showing all college work attempted: undergraduate, graduate, and professional
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OPTIONAL: official GMAT or GRE score report
International applicants must submit the following in addition to the items above:
- A third-party evaluation of academic records (transcripts): required for all applicants who attended or completed their bachelor's and/or master's degree outside of the United States. Loyola University’s MBA program accepts evaluations from the following agencies: 1) World Education Services (WES), 2) Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or 3) Spantran. We require the course-by-course evaluation for either option.
- An affidavit of support showing sufficient funds to finance their course of study and living expenses.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score report. More details on this requirement can be found here.
Please note that, for all applicants, scores and transcripts sent directly from the applicant are considered self-reported and unofficial. A complete application requires official documents. Please arrange for the testing agencies and institutions to send your official documents directly to us. Once all official documents are received and all admission requirements are met, your application will be sent to the program for review.
Profile of a Successful Applicant
A successful MBA applicant has demonstrated a foundation in business and a readiness for advanced studies through relevant work experience and/or undergraduate coursework. In general, strong candidates have completed some foundational coursework in both quantitative and analytical subjects, such as statistics, accounting, marketing, management, and/or finance. Oftentimes, candidates have also acquired professional experience in roles or industries that reflect a specific understanding of the business landscape, including work in management or leadership positions. Successful candidates can also communicate their career goals clearly and articulate how an MBA aligns with their objectives at this stage in their academic and professional development.
Tuition and Financial Aid
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